Sheriff Kirk Handrup announces retirement

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Familiar face will take a bow after 43 years of law enforcement service

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Hamilton County Sheriff Kirk Handrup announced his quickly approaching retirement from law enforcement during Monday’s Hamilton County Board of Commissioners’ meeting. 
This came as a shock to the commissioners. 
“Good morning,” he began. “Today, I’m announcing my retirement. After 43 years, 37 of that with Hamilton County and 30 years as sheriff, I’m calling it a career. Those of you who know me know I don’t do anything spur of the moment, and this has been the result of 43 years.”

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